If your lawn is on the outs, there's a good chance it's due to compacted soil, and aeration is the solution. Learn when, why, ...

Fall is a good time to repair bare spots in the lawn. Learn what steps you need to take to fix bare spots before winter ...

Taking care of a lawn can be tricky at times, especially when problems pop up. Dry and/or hard soil, bare patches, uneven growth, and pooling water on the lawn can indicate that the soil is compacted.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If your lawn is looking waterlogged or your grass and soil have become overly compacted from heavy foot traffic or other damage, it may be ...

"Aeration is the process of removing small plugs of soil or making holes in the soil to relieve compaction," says Louise Senior, master gardener and horticulturalist at Morven Museum & Garden in ...

Q: I had some work done in my yard in September. Knowing it was too late to plant centipede seed, I broadcast wheat straw. I’ll wait until May, go over the yard very well with a borrowed spike aerator ...

“A sign that it’s time to reduce or stop watering is slower grass growth and cooler, more humid conditions,” Adnan said. “You may also notice the soil retaining more moisture as evaporation decreases ...

Now is the time to perform some key lawn maintenance if you want a greener, healthier lawn next season. Our resident expert ...